Drachmas Doubloons and Dollars: The History of Money
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Ancient and Medieval East and South Asia
Introduction
Early Chinese Money - The Reforms of Wang Mang - The Tang and the Tongbao - Viet Nam - Japan - India and South Asia - Southeast Asia - Korea
Viet Nam

Viet Nam became a vassal state of China in 111 BC. Chinese language, customs and monetary usage became the norm in what was known as "Annam," A rebellion in 905 allowed the first period of independence. The Chinese re-captured Annam in the early 15th century, but could not maintain their hold. By 1426 the Le Dynasty had re-established self-rule.
Copper cash Hi Nguyên Thông Báo of Annam resistance leader Nguyên Bô' Xu'ng (AD 1379-1382).
Copper cash Thánh Nguyên Thông Báo of Annam resistance leader Hô Qúi Ly (AD 1400-1403).
Copper cash Quang Trung thrông Báo of Emperor Nguyêñ Văn Huê (AD 1786-1792).